Abstract

The asymmetric cross-aldol reaction of simple ketones (acetone, cyclohexanone) with isatin derivatives in the presence of crude extract from earthworms as green and effective biocatalyst proceeds easily in MeCN/H2O (1:1) as solvent to afford 3-hydroxy-2-oxindoles derivatives. Ten compounds were synthesized in high yields (62–88%) and moderate ee (29–42%). Structure of the synthesized compounds has been characterized on the basis of NMR spectra and CHN analysis. The ee of the obtained compounds was determined by chiral phase HPLC analysis.

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Title
Asymmetric cross-aldol reaction of isatin and ketones catalyzed by crude earthworm extract as efficient biocatalyst
Author
Shams, Fatemeh 1 ; Javad Mokhtari Aliabad 1 ; Rouhani, Morteza 1 

 Department of Chemistry, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 
Pages
258-264
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Sep 2020
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd.
ISSN
17518253
e-ISSN
17517192
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2439590352
Copyright
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